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Holiday Inn Express Columbus South

Columbus - OH · United States

4870 Old Rathmell CourtView location

8.2/10Excellent836 Reviews
Cleanliness8.4/108.4
Service8.4/108.4
Comfort8.4/108.4
Condition8.0/108.0
Location8.2/108.2
Neighborhood7.8/107.8
Quality10.0/1010.0
Value8.0/108.0
Amenities8.2/108.2
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About Holiday Inn Express Columbus South

Experience a modern contemporary stay at our Holiday Inn, designed with the brand's signature 'FORMULA BLUE. ' Our prime location offers convenient access to Grove City, Groveport, Downtown Columbus, Rickenbacker Airport, Fortress Obetz, Berliner Park, and The Shoe at Ohio State University.

Our 100% smoke-free guest rooms provide all the comforts of home, including spacious layouts, 42-inch LED HDTVs, in-room microwaves and refrigerators, desk-level electrical outlets, and in-room safes. Start your day with our Express Start™ Breakfast Bar, featuring eggs, yogurt, cereal, cinnamon rolls, and freshly prepared pancakes.

We also offer a variety of amenities for our corporate guests, including two fully equipped meeting rooms and a 24-hour business center with complimentary high-speed internet access and wireless charging stations. For relaxation, enjoy our indoor heated pool and fitness center.

Our team is dedicated to providing a comfortable, stress-free stay for both business and leisure travelers.

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When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG in Columbus, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Three Creeks Park and Groveport Recreation Center. This hotel is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Greater Columbus Convention Center and 13.3 mi (21.5 km) from Nationwide Arena.

Make yourself at home in one of the 73 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Gym
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Chain Specific Standards
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Three Creeks Park 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Groveport Recreation Center 6.4 km / 4 mi
Groveport Aquatic Center 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Grand Prix Karting 9 km / 5.6 mi
Franklin Park 11.6 km / 7.2 mi
Schiller Park 11.9 km / 7.4 mi
Scioto Downs 12.1 km / 7.5 mi
Nelson Park 12.6 km / 7.9 mi
Scioto Audubon Metro Park 12.7 km / 7.9 mi
Shadowbox Live 12.7 km / 7.9 mi
Nationwide Children's Hospital 12.8 km / 7.9 mi
Grange Insurance Audubon Center 12.8 km / 8 mi
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens 13 km / 8.1 mi
Ohio Governor's Residence and Heritage Garden 13.1 km / 8.1 mi
Riffe Gallery 13.6 km / 8.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 70
  • Number of floors (main building): 3
  • Double rooms: 35
  • Suites: 4
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Late Check-outExtra charge
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
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  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • Hotel safeExtra charge
  • Lift access
  • ShopExtra charge
  • Newspapers
  • Restaurant
  • Meeting room
  • PrinterExtra charge
  • Business centreExtra charge
  • FaxExtra charge
  • Indoor freshwater pool: 1
  • CasinoExtra charge
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
  • FitnessExtra charge
  • GolfExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

HB

Half Board

Usually includes breakfast and one additional meal.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

FB

Full Board

Usually includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

AI

All Inclusive

Meals and selected drinks/services may be included.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 28 m²SUI.KG
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    SUITE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    28 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.KG

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG-2

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    Holiday Inn Express Columbus South

    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG-2

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST-1

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    Holiday Inn Express Columbus South

    Room STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST-1

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  • Room AccessibleRoom • AccessibleROO.H6

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    Holiday Inn Express Columbus South

    Room Accessible

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.H6

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BEDQUADRUPLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDQUA.QN

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    Holiday Inn Express Columbus South

    QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.QN

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  • Room Accessible KING SIZE BEDRoom • Accessible KING SIZE BED • 28 m²ROO.H6-KG
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    Holiday Inn Express Columbus South

    Room Accessible KING SIZE BED

    Room photos

    1 photo

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    28 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    Accessible KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.H6-KG

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BEDSUI.KG-1

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    Holiday Inn Express Columbus South

    SUITE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.KG-1

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE AccessibleDOUBLE • Accessible • 28 m²DBL.H6-3
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    DOUBLE Accessible

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    1 photo

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    28 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6-3

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE AccessibleDOUBLE • AccessibleDBL.H6-1

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    Holiday Inn Express Columbus South

    DOUBLE Accessible

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6-1

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • QUADRUPLE STANDARDQUADRUPLE • STANDARDQUA.ST

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    Holiday Inn Express Columbus South

    QUADRUPLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • QUADRUPLE Accessible-Queen Size BedQUADRUPLE • Accessible-Queen Size BedQUA.H6-QN

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    Holiday Inn Express Columbus South

    QUADRUPLE Accessible-Queen Size Bed

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible-Queen Size Bed

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.H6-QN

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE AccessibleDOUBLE • Accessible • 28 m²DBL.H6
    DOUBLE AccessiblePhoto unavailable1 photo

    Holiday Inn Express Columbus South

    DOUBLE Accessible

    Room photos

    1 photo

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    28 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 28 m²DBL.KG
    DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDPhoto unavailable1 photo

    Holiday Inn Express Columbus South

    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

    Room photos

    1 photo

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    28 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    Sofa bed, King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    Holiday Inn Express Columbus South

    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • QUADRUPLE TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKINGQUADRUPLE • TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKINGQUA.2Q-NM

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    Holiday Inn Express Columbus South

    QUADRUPLE TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.2Q-NM

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 28 m²ROO.ST
    Room STANDARDPhoto unavailable1 photo

    Holiday Inn Express Columbus South

    Room STANDARD

    Room photos

    1 photo

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    28 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDSDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDSDBL.2Q-1

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    Holiday Inn Express Columbus South

    DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2Q-1

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    Holiday Inn Express Columbus South

    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • QUADRUPLE AccessibleQUADRUPLE • AccessibleQUA.H6

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    Holiday Inn Express Columbus South

    QUADRUPLE Accessible

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.H6

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • KING BED NON SMOKINGDBL.KG-NM

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    Holiday Inn Express Columbus South

    DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKING

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING BED NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG-NM

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 28 m²DBL.KG-1
    DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDPhoto unavailable1 photo

    Holiday Inn Express Columbus South

    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

    Room photos

    1 photo

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    28 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG-1

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • Accessible KING SIZE BED • 28 m²DBL.H6-KG
    DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BEDPhoto unavailable2 photos

    Holiday Inn Express Columbus South

    DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BED

    Room photos

    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    28 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6-KG

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE Accessible-Two Queen BedsDOUBLE • Accessible-Two Queen Beds • 28 m²DBL.H6-2Q
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    Holiday Inn Express Columbus South

    DOUBLE Accessible-Two Queen Beds

    Room photos

    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    28 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    2 × Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible-Two Queen Beds

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6-2Q

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDSDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDS • 28 m²DBL.2Q
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    Holiday Inn Express Columbus South

    DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Room photos

    3 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    28 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    2 × Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2Q

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Holiday Inn Express Columbus South

8.2
Excellent
836 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.4 /10
Service
8.4 /10
Comfort
8.4 /10
Condition
8.0 /10
Location
8.2 /10
Neighborhood
7.8 /10
Quality
10.0 /10
Value
8.0 /10
Amenities
8.2 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2026
Jon
Room was clean, staff was friendly, breakfast was good, parking was easy. The stay met our requirements for the night!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2026
Adam
Great value for a quick business trip.
Business
8/10
Excellent
14 Jul 2026
Christopher
The bed was a let down, kind of worn out but not terrible. Breakfast was amazing and the pool was great.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2026
Chantill
Convenient location for a work trip. Friendly and helpful staff.
Business
8/10
Excellent
20 Jun 2026
Mark
For some reason my room card just would not work in allowing access to the room. Numerous times I had issues. But every time the staff was very helpful in rectifying the situation.
Self
8/10
Excellent
14 Jun 2026
Michael
The toilet was very low.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jun 2026
Felicia
The facility was great, however customer service was lacking.
6/10
Pleasant
13 Jun 2026
Mary
Pretty rundown, probably the most rundown hotel I’ve ever stayed at… close to the airport, though all we needed was a place to sleep not a big deal
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2026
Tamara
It was clean and peaceful!!!!
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2026
Michael
Room was bright and bed is comfy.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2026
Leen
Highly recommended
Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2026
Britany
Room was great, TV was lacking. The remote barley worked. Staff were great, hotel had a few flaws through out like the flooring in the elevator but over all very nice i would stay again
Partner
2/10
Poor
23 May 2026
Ziyad
Nothing worked in the room to the lights to the shower was cold room smelt like cigs
Self
6/10
Pleasant
17 May 2026
Victor
Fair
Self
6/10
Pleasant
23 Apr 2026
Nicholas
Decent hotel, fitness room needs improvement. 2 of 4 machines didn’t work.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2026
Rudy
good stay
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2026
Cara
Very clean and quiet location. Breakfast was great
Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2026
Deonne
Easy and nice. Breakfast was really nice!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2026
Recep Samet
They
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2026
Dmitry
Worth it costs for 100%
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2026
Crystal
Breakfast was versatile and delicious!!! The staff was kind and the hotel was very clean. Pool area and the gym were clean.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
31 Mar 2026
Rebecca
The bathroom needed serious work. The tub floor felt like it was about to collapse, very soft. The bathroom floor was covered in weird black marks, maybe glue?? If i had a scraper with me i would have taken care of it. Maybe the staff could??
Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2026
Shawn
Room was clean and modern
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2026
Penelope
Good experience all around
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2026
Sheena
Clean room, nice pool, beautiful breakfast, staff was lovely and lobby was clean.
Self
8/10
Excellent
06 Mar 2026
CALVIN
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Business
8/10
Excellent
28 Feb 2026
Carol
It was clean… my only issue is it always takes 30 days for the room deposit to be processed and returned
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Feb 2026
Elba
Buena opción. Este hotel es una buena opción si buscas comodidad y tranquilidad por un precio razonable. Sus habitaciones están muy limpias y ordenadas. Cuenta con una piscina como para unas 20 personas aunque creo que deberían tener a alguien que vigile ya que cuando estuve habían al rededor de 10 niños todos brincando (y sus padres solo ignoraban), así que eso fue un poco desagradable. El área de Gym no está muy equipada, solo tiene 3 máquinas de correr y una polea. El desayuno no tiene muchas opciones pero lo poco que había estaba muy rico y el personal muy amable!! En general, si volvería.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2026
January
Nice rooms and clean
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2026
Therese
The staff is wonderful, and the rooms are clean.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2026
Shantell
Always a great hotel
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
10 Feb 2026
Greg
Clean room. Good breakfast. Nice staff. I could not figure out how to turn the fan off on the wall unit of the air conditioning controls. So there was always fan noise even when I did not want it. If you can live with that or get maintenance to help you, it was a nice place.
6/10
Pleasant
05 Feb 2026
Jeffrey
The rooms were in good condition although it was a little inconvenient having to change rooms. Also the staff were mostly quiet and kept to themselves. We are still waiting on our deposit to be returned.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
05 Feb 2026
Jeffrey
Yes the room was clean, but the staff mostly kept to themselves and hardly ever spoke to us except when they needed to collect more money. Also its been 4 days since they said they released our deposit, but it hasnt shown back ul on our card yet.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Feb 2026
Laura
Always clean, friendly staff, good breakfast!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
01 Feb 2026
anthony
Check-in was good. The room smelled like old, stale cigarette smoke.
All night long, there was something going on in the parking lot, or the parking lot next door. It sounded like someone was working on their vehicle.
It's ok for a one night emergency stay, but I wouldn't want to stay longer than that.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jan 2026
Jeffrey
Yes, by far one of the cleanest and well kept properties that we have had the pleasure of staying at, for sure. And also one of the best tasting breakfast bars in the mornings that weve had the enjoyment of attending and filling our bellies up on, yes quite good due to the circumstances and weather. You see I happen to have fractured my sternum the day before our departure to Obetz. But due to our quick accomadations to your wonderful little nook, we were able to pay our respects to the family of our dear friend Lee Gunderson, who passed away suddenly this past week, may he RIP, AMEN!!! Although this was a Sad occasion, somehow Holiday Inn Express always seems to try and help you get through rough spots of your Trip, honestly they really do. And so as always our Travels are made a little less painful during these kind of Occasions, and as always we send our upmost strongest Thanks during our time of need for Sympathy and Hardship. The Reese Family. [email protected]. P.O. Box 72171 Columbus, Ohio 43207. (380)245-8925.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
26 Jan 2026
Renee
They were short staffed due to the weather which was totally understandable. We had to wait for our room and the one we were given the heat didn’t work. It’s a blizzard with below zero temperatures. They did give us another room when asked for which we were appreciative. What was strange is the desk clerk knew the heater didn’t work in the original room she gave us.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
25 Jan 2026
Eileen
Due to the severe winter storm, our race got cancelled so we did not stay for our safety to return home Sunday morning
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2026
Latisha
My room was nice but I did find hair in the bathroom. Staff were friendly and accepting. I love the variety we had for breakfast. Parking was convenient. My kids very much enjoyed the indoor pool as well. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and plan on rebooking again.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
22 Jan 2026
Carol
The only issue is water is never hot enough and the pork and turkey are in
2/10
Poor
19 Jan 2026
jim
No one was working when we arrived around PM, after 15 minutes i called a few times, could hear the phone ring and no one was there. More than one person was waiting, one noticed our info out in plain site on the desk with room keys. I took the key up to that room thinking maybe this is a new way of checking in.
A door down the hall unlocked and a young couple came out, said they were the \"managers' their english was next to impossible to understand. It had been roughly an hour now waiting to check in. We called Holiday Inn customer service and they said it is Expedia's fault no one was at their recpetion desk.

Expedia when contacted couldn't do anything.
We have stayed ion litereally more than a hundred hotels in our life and will never use Holiday \"it's expedia's fault\" not ours again
Worst experience ever.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Jan 2026
Tyler
Everything was great except the hotel manager going door to door at 9:30pm yelling “manager” and knocking on all doors until each guest answered. She said it was a wellness check. It was very inconvenient as I was in bed. I wasn’t the only guest upset about this. I have stayed in countless hotels and this was a first for me. Hopefully the last.
Partner
4/10
Poor
18 Jan 2026
Matt
Very cold water when family tried to take showers. Super loud neighbors which sounded like they were in the room with you somehow. Staff was a bit off, they were completely rude, just not really friendly. Don’t really suggest using this hotel for families.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
18 Jan 2026
Michael
We booked a King bed room, when we got there, all they had was a Queen room
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Jan 2026
Jennifer
Very easy location to find with plenty of parking. Upon check in we noticed our room smelled like marijuana in a non smoking room. The front desk attendant offered to spray the room for us as they had no other rooms available. We decline the offer due to asthmatic reactions to some aerosol sprays. There was not a functioning window to open so we left the exhaust fan in the bathroom on. Other than that, the room was comfortable and clean. The breakfast was also plentiful with good options.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Jan 2026
Jeana
The stay was nice. -The hallways echoed a little but wasn’t very loud or noisy was able to sleep. I was charged an additional $50 when checking into the hotel for a deposit. The sink was cracked and vanity had a chip when I checked out the room and have time stamped pictures and reported the issue to the receptionist in the morning. The security deposit was returned 3 days later. The room was clean, decorated nicely. The bed was so soft that I sunk in and could have stayed in forever. Upfront about the cost of the room, but I guess that’s how you get someone to stay. The complementary breakfast does not start until 630 am on the sign but was not available until after. The website reported breakfast started at 6am.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jan 2026
Mathew
The room was clean and bed comfortable. The staff was also very friendly.
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
10 Jan 2026
Sharon
When we arrived there was inly 1 person to check in a long line.of people. ⁰
2/10
Poor
10 Jan 2026
Cheyenne
Booked a room, checked in. Got to the room and on my pillow was a bed bug. Called the front desk where they moved our room and yet again get to the second room and another bug on the bed. I have video/pictures.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2026
Gary
Breakfast was crappy
Self
8/10
Excellent
30 Dec 2025
John
Nice room and friendly staff! Breakfast was outstanding!
6/10
Pleasant
28 Dec 2025
Gregory
Great breakfast selection and quality! The water pressure in the shower was poor and the bed was quite uncomfortable. Otherwise it was a good place to stay
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
14 Dec 2025
Carol
Couldn’t shower water wasn’t warm enough….
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Dec 2025
Lori
Easy check in. Room not as clean as. I expect. Tile floors needed mopping badly.
Partner
4/10
Poor
07 Dec 2025
Angela
First of all, I wasn't aware and never notified that there was a $50.01 deposit upon checkin when making the reservation. The girl working the front desk around 6pm yesterday was unbelievably rude and never pointed me to our room or said thank u, enjoy ur stay, or let us know if we can help- not a word. She is in the wrong profession, and I wld recommend another hotel based just on her lack of accommodation and friendliness. She also told me the deposit would be back in my account when I checked out, but the lady working this morning said 3-5 business days. Cistomwrs shld be made aware of this deposit when booking.
At some point we received an important call, but wasn't notified until checking out. Is it that hard to transfer a call to the room??? Very disappointed in the desk staff- both acted like they wld rather be anywhere else.
Lastly, the pool water was warmer than the water that came out of our showerhead. We got less than 5 minutes of luke warm water. I wld not recommend this hotel to anyone that needs to shower.
Nice building, good food, rooms were nice and clean, and it's a convenient location. All staff were friendly except the ones working the front desk who shld be the friendliest. Too bad the evening desk staff and lack of hot water will keep me from returning.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Nov 2025
Stephanie
Good location. Clean room. Good breakfast.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2025
Sharon
Clean rooms, professional staff, great breakfast options.
8/10
Excellent
09 Nov 2025
Shannon
Staff are very polite and efficient with checking in and out. Very nice, clean hotel
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2025
Amanda
One of our most favourite hotels in our 4 wk stay. Very spacious, modern room with a comfortable bed. Bathroom was gorgeous! A huge vanity, with great lighting. Lots of variety at breakfast, including a full cooked breakfast. Staff were very helpful. Convenient parking, and on-site washing facilities.
Partner
4/10
Poor
04 Nov 2025
Ann
Late check in, our keys didnt work, our door was broken and didnt lock when we left the room, sheets were stained, we left a day early
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Nov 2025
Rebecca
Overall nice location. Staff was friendly. Breakfast was good. Bed and pillows were extremely comfortable.
Business
8/10
Excellent
02 Nov 2025
Jordan
Room was very clean and tidy, staff was all super nice. Only issue was connecting to wifi on my Xbox in room 323.
2/10
Poor
31 Oct 2025
Dashe
Didn’t stay here
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2025
Rian
Easy check in
Clean rooms
Great customer service
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Oct 2025
Patrick
Clean, courteous and helpful.
8/10
Excellent
29 Oct 2025
Spencer
Great breakfast
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2025
Clemmentae
I love the stay I will continue to come back to the hotel
Business_and_leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
20 Oct 2025
Sharon
Efficient check in, room and facilities in general appeared clean, bed reasonably comfortable. We had only one bath towel in our room and towels were rather thin and insubstantial. Breakfast had a nice variety of food and the breakfast area was clean.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
19 Oct 2025
Sarah
Bathroom in the room was dirty. Room was not restocked from previous guests
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
19 Oct 2025
James
Clean room, no hot water, good breakfast. Staff was pleasant, and hotel was clean and comfortable
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
18 Oct 2025
Patty
The television wouldn’t work in the room!!
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
13 Oct 2025
Edward
My car was broken into along with nine other cars in the same parking lot and no one was watching security cameras in the staff was unable and unwilling to assist any guests
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2025
Joseph
Clean, quiet stay, very good breakfast.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
12 Oct 2025
Jordan
Good
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2025
Connie
Staff friendly, room large, convenient
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2025
Therese
Rooms were clean and well lit. The staff were all very nice, and the breakfast had a lot of options to choose from.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2025
Glenn
Excellent
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2025
Caron
We had a nice stay. Easy to find, nice room and good breakfast.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2025
susan
Safe, clean hotel
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
15 Sep 2025
William
​I'm writing to provide feedback on my recent stay at your hotel. Overall, I had a very pleasant experience.

​The property was nice, clean, and felt well-maintained. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, and I really appreciate their excellent service.

​My only concern was the carpet in my room. It appeared to be quite old and had some noticeable stains, which detracted a bit from an otherwise excellent stay.

​Thank you for your attention to this matter.
6/10
Pleasant
15 Sep 2025
Michael
It was adequate. I couldn't get a receipt, because the staff didn't give me one. I was told that Expedia would give me a receipt.

It should not be hard to get a receipt (folio), as soon as you check out of a hotel. That is your record that you actually left everything intact and on time.

I still need my receipt.
Business_and_leisure
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2025
Verified traveler
Best hotel is South Columbus on Alum Creek road!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2025
Sejal
Room is nice and clean staff is good sure, but the entire corridor leading to our room has heavy foody smell which is irritating and it gets into air inside also even if we keep door tight closed.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
09 Sep 2025
Thomas
Bad experience with
6/10
Pleasant
06 Sep 2025
Christopher M
I havent been in a room that i couldnt set the a/c to run continuous fan in longer than i can remember. Once it kicked off, all the noisy guest could be heard loud and clear. Along with their music. Woke us up most times it kicked back on as that unit i LOUD. Toilet looked like it hadn't been cleaned in WEEKS. It was the perfect room (208) if you're traveling with a big family. You could fit cribs, pack n play, cots just about whatever you wanted. Breakfast was good, but I'm not sure I'd stay at this one again.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
06 Sep 2025
ASHA
Bedroom & bathroom was nice and clean
Breakfast was good
The cart to pull the luggage was broken
The rooms didn't had enough power outlets

Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2025
mark
A good value . VERY PRISTINE.
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
02 Sep 2025
Barbara
The young lady who checked me in was wonderful. The downside is that the bathroom floor was dirty. I stood on a towel, and the dirt that came off the floor was bad. Blood on the pillowcase. When reported to the front desk manager he did not seem to care. Forget breakfast the area was reasonably fit 5 or 6 people not an entire hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2025
DEBORAH

Nice staff, nice location, clean and comfy

Great location by the Zucchini Festival for the weekend! It was so nice and clean inside the lobby and the rooms were also very clean and updated! Breakfast was way better than expected. Caitllin at the front desk was so helpful and friendly when we arrived and made us feel so welcome. The only negative was that a new Dunkin was being built right beside the hotel and wasn't open yet, lol!
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
30 Aug 2025
Eric
Breakfast wasn’t worth what we paid for it, reheated buffet food that’s free elsewhere
10/10
Exceptional
30 Aug 2025
Cristino
Very clean. The only complaint was we were assigned to the first floor where we cannot view outside the hotel. The drape curtain cannot be adjusted.
Business_and_leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
29 Aug 2025
Donna
The carpets are dirty. The room smelled old. The units are outdated and the ones in the stairwell didnt work and were clearly broken. 9 vehicles had their windows busted out during our visit. We love the river spot next to the property. We will not return. This hotel needs major renovations.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2025
Sarah
We brought our family down for the Columbus Air Show. The hotel was clean and easily accessible. Caitlin at the front desk was very sweet and super helpful. Would definitely stay there again.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2025
Zack
Stayed for work. It was just what I needed.
Business
2/10
Poor
22 Aug 2025
David
For smoke free facilities the room smelled like smoke.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Aug 2025
Jose Bernardo
In general, everything was fine. Check in was fast and efficient. Staff friendly and alert to guest needs. Only issue I had was that the bathroom was not very clean, particularly the shower floor. Reported it to staff. Other than that, all good.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
10 Aug 2025
Kathrin
Mold in the bathroom, dirty carpet. Was ok for the night but wouldn‘t stay longer.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
10 Aug 2025
Erin
The girl working the desk was unavailable when we got there and didn’t come out of the back room for several minutes after we got there, while we were just standing there waiting for someone to come. Room was dirty. Overall unimpressed.
Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
04 Aug 2025
Steven
Staff was, Rude inconsiderate and Judgmental in my opinion.
Leisure Family_with_children

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Holiday Inn Express Columbus South
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